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Blake Investment wins bid for $8B Tropicana Field redevelopment
By The Real Deal
· July 2, 2026
· 1 min read
A team led by Blake Investment Partners won a bid to redevelop St. Petersburg’s Historic Gas Plant District, home to Tropicana Field and one of the most sought-after development opportunities in the Southeastern United States. St. Petersburg Mayor Ken Welch selected Blake Investment Partners, led by
Key takeaway Petersburg native Thompson Blake, to redevelop the 86-acre site, the Tampa Bay Times reported.
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Category: arts ·
Published: July 2, 2026 ·
Source: The Real Deal ·
Reading time: 1 min
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